Description

Physical therapy specializes in mobility, function, improved quality of life and health promotion.

The physical therapists treat people of all ages whose function has deteriorated due to disease, accident or any other injury. Physical therapy uses a broad range of techniques designed to rehabilitate patients so that they regain optimal function.

The Physical Therapy Service at Hillel Yaffe Medical Center works with patients hospitalized in the various inpatient units as well as outpatients.

Therapy and rehabilitation of damage to the central and peripheral nervous system, and pain management.

Therapy for children, preterm infants and babies, including respiratory therapy, treatment of developmental and orthopedic issues.

Burn therapy.

Post-mastectomy therapy.

Postnatal exercise class.

Developmental follow up in Preterm Clinic.

Vertigo therapy.

Advice and treatment regarding lymphatic orthopedic problems.

Health promotion.

Outpatient care for IDF soldiers.

Outpatient care for child development.

Physical therapy in the inpatient departments

Most hospital departments have a physical therapist on staff, who is part of the department's multidisciplinary team and is involved in all departmental activities.

In addition to physical therapy, the physical therapists perform functional assessments, consults, education for families and patients, and provide referrals for continued treatment through various programs in the community.

Physical therapy in the orthopedic departments

For patients hospitalized in Hillel Yaffe's orthopedics departments, the rehabilitation process begins in the department.

The therapy focuses on preventing postoperative complications, promoting mobility, with a focus on early mobility, to the extent possible, improving and preserving range of motion, and educating the patient and family, with a focus on the indications related to the surgical procedure.

Respiratory physical therapy

The therapy focuses on breathing, mobility and general functioning.

In the surgical departments, the therapeutic goal is to prevent postoperative respiratory complications (pneumonia, collapsed lung, fluid accumulation) and encourage mobility to the extent possible.

In the internal medicine departments and with neurological patients, the therapy focuses on improving respiratory function in patients with chronic lung disease and preventing respiratory complications.

Physical therapy in the Neurology Department

Inpatients suffering from acute or chronic neurological diseases, strokes, vertigo and/or lack of equilibrium are referred for physical therapy.The neurological rehabilitation process begins with physical therapy, with a focus on restoring the patient to optimal functioning. The patient and family then receives education.

Postnatal exercise

The postnatal class meets three times a week. Purpose of the class: To encourage mobility, relieve pain and teach basic exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor and lower abdominal muscles.

Physical therapy for preterms, neonates and children

In the Neonatal Care Department, physical therapy mainly intervenes in orthopedic cases, such as torticollis, club foot, etc.

The therapies used include: Developmental therapy and guidance during hospitalization, functional assessments, involvement in decision making regarding continued therapy in the community, parent education and developmental follow-up care at the clinic.

In the Pediatrics Department: Respiratory, developmental and orthopedic therapy.